Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Staraptor's Attack does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
Staraptor Weakness
Type-wise, Staraptor takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Staraptor leans offensive (base 120 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape's Close Combat hits Staraptor for 72-85%. Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (123-145%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Infernape builds →Close Combat72-85% U Turn14-17% Fire Blast53-63% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed55-65% Outrage123-145%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Staraptor View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x122-144%KO | ||
Platinum Evolution
The three-stage chain from Starly through Staravia ends here at Staraptor. Want more? Breed for Starly eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Starly pushed Staraptor to 485 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +65. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Staraptor to get Starly eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Double-Edge, Feather Dance and 4 more.
Platinum Staraptor Best Moveset
Bravebird is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Staraptor into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Intimidate helps on the margins.
Best Build
Staraptor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Double-Edge give Staraptor options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Staraptor in Platinum
Can't catch Staraptor directly. Start with Starly at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Starly to Staraptor is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Staraptor in Platinum
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staraptor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-40 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlyLake VerityGrass Lv.2-4 WaterCommonEarlyRoute 201Grass Lv.2-3 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 202Grass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 203Grass Lv.4-7 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 204 - NorthGrass Lv.9-11 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 204 - SouthGrass Lv.9-11 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 202Grass Lv.2-4 RouteUncommonEarlyMorning/night
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaRoute 215Grass Lv.19-21 RouteCommonMidMorningRoute 215Grass Lv.19-22 RouteCommonMidDayTrophy GardenGrass Lv.22-24 ForestCommonMidDayValor LakefrontGrass Lv.26-28 WaterCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 209Grass Lv.18 RouteUncommonMidNightRoute 209Grass Lv.18-19 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 210 - SouthGrass Lv.19 RouteUncommonMidRoute 215Grass Lv.19 RouteUncommonMidNightGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonGrass Lv.20-26 FacilityUncommonMidBefore post-gameRoute 212 - NorthGrass Lv.21-23 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayTrophy GardenGrass Lv.22-24 ForestUncommonMidMorningRoute 212 - NorthGrass Lv.23 RouteUncommonMidNightTrophy GardenGrass Lv.24 ForestUncommonMidNightValor LakefrontGrass Lv.27-28 WaterUncommonMidNightLake ValorGrass Lv.38-40 WaterCommonLateSendoff SpringGrass Lv.38-40UncommonLateMorning/daySendoff SpringGrass Lv.40UncommonLateNightor evolve from Starly (Step 1)
Step 3Staraptor ✓
Staraptor Guide
In Platinum, Staraptor looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Bravebird with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Staraptor gets Intimidate and Reckless. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 100 Speed, Intimidate gives Staraptor an edge before opponents can react.
Staraptor is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
In Platinum, the best way to handle Staraptor: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Staraptor appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves